Propulsion Engineer II

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking a design engineer to support production and manufacturing of rocket engine components for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. You will troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and develop design improvements across engine development, qualification and production.

You will release CAD changes, work with configuration management, and balance multiple technical issues while collaborating with a diverse, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience with component design, fabrication, build, and assembly.
• Experience examining, and providing resolutions for, non-conforming hardware and supporting the machining and manufacturing of aerospace components.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and large assembly model and configuration management (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred).
• Experience in the design of turbomachinery, valves, or combustion devices.
• Working knowledge of GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting manufacturing challenges and finding resolutions for non-conforming hardware throughout engine development, qualification and production.
• Develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies helping transition to a flight production environment.
• Detail and release changes within CAD models/drawings using configuration management processes.
• Balance multiple technical issues and collaborate across teams to meet program milestones.

Skills

Component design

Non-conforming hardware analysis

3D CAD

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

Turbomachinery design

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Communication

Engineering fundamentals

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

Job description

We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. We are a diverse team of collaborators and problem solvers who are relentlessly committed to fostering inclusion, innovation, and safety. Through your attention to detail and dedication, this position will help us build a road to space to expand, explore, and enable the relocation of damaging industries to preserve Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Join us in enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! In this role you will join a passionate group supporting the production and manufacturing of rocket engine components for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. This will entail troubleshooting manufacturing challenges and finding resolutions for non-conforming hardware throughout engine development, qualification and production. You will also develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies helping us transition to a flight production environment. You will drive design for manufacturability improvements and update assembly procedures for our flight engines identified through root cause analyses, engine manufacturing, testing, and cost reduction opportunities. You will detail and release changes within CAD models/drawings using appropriate configuration management processes. To be successful in this position, you will need to be able to balance multiple technical issues. We value team members committed to continuous learning and who foster a collaborative environment. Some components you could be responsible for include: valve components, pressurized fluid systems, rotating hardware, machining of 3D printed components, brazed and welded assemblies, and precision assembly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience with component design, fabrication, build, and assembly.
• Experience examining, and providing resolutions for, non-conforming hardware and supporting the machining and manufacturing of aerospace components.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and large assembly model and configuration management (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred).
• Experience in the design of turbomachinery, valves, or combustion devices.
• Working knowledge of GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Desired

• Experience with design, production, and assembly in disciplines such as: rocket engines, jet propulsion, aircraft, spacecraft, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments, and manufacturing methods.
• Continuous improvement process experience (DMAIC, PDSA, etc.)
• Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility.
• Experience with production quality management systems. Experience transitioning products from development to production.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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